Russian envoy dismisses European illusions following Abu Dhabi peace talks

Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reiterated Moscow's unyielding territorial stance following the conclusion of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Medinsky stated that "every inch of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another," adding that European media could "continue to live in a world of illusions."

The diplomatic gathering in the United Arab Emirates brought together representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States to discuss potential ceasefires, territorial boundaries, and long-term security guarantees. Alongside the territorial demands, Moscow floated the concept of establishing bilateral non-aggression pacts with select NATO members to reshape European security architecture.

Meanwhile, military operations persist across Ukraine. Overnight Russian air strikes involving more than 160 drones and missiles damaged power infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, causing widespread blackouts.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.